By Rachel Pannett The U.S. is set to host an Israeli delegation to discuss Israel’s plans to send forces into Rafah, a city in southern Gaza where Palestinians have sought refuge. Source: Middle East conflict live updates: Israel’s Shifa hospital raid ongoing; Netanyahu set on Rafah operation
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By Dan Lamothe, Abigail Hauslohner, Leigh Ann Caldwell Testimony from retired Gens. Mark Milley and Kenneth McKenzie put Democrats on the defensive about President Biden’s handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal. Source: Republicans continue to hammer Biden for Afghan exit
By Andrew Jeong, Adela Suliman President Biden fears an Israeli offensive in Rafah would worsen the humanitarian toll and hurt Israel’s long-term security, his national security adviser said. Source: Middle East conflict live updates: Israel to send team to D.C. to discuss Rafah; Blinken will return to Mideast